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There is a new, eco-friendly form of transportation coming to a couple popular tourist destinations in the Adirondacks this summer. The Adirondack Pedal Cab Company will begin their inaugural season in two Adirondack hot spots, North Creek and Lake George.

Pedal cabs began to gain popularity in the U.S. as early as 1962 at the World's Fair in Seattle, Washington. Today, thousands of pedal cabs operate in the streets of major cities across the country and are quite popular across the world.
Garnet Hill Lodge is now owned by Don Preuninger and Mindy Piper, and Don gives us the scoop on the old and the new at this Adirondack Inn. The four season lodge rests on historical property, located in North River, New York. Built in 1936, it was originally conceived as an Adirondack Camp retreat for artists.   In the past, the area was known for garnet mining and logging. Today, Garnet Hill Lodge is a premier cross country ski resort with endless acres of trails, meadows and mountains, waiting to be explored. 
Have you ever been to the Schroon Lake Bed & Breakfast? This Adirondack Inn combines antique charm with modern amenities, and makes a perfect place for a weekend getaway. Waking up in the Adirondack Mountains and being served a homemade, artisan breakfast made with local ingredients is the best start to anyone's day.

Schroon Lake Bed & Breakfast recently entered a contest on YouTube. The "My Business Story" contest asked users to upload a video to share their story, and to encourage other small business owners across the nation to support each other. Schroon Lake Bed & Breakfast won the contest in the Travel New York category.
Residents of Saranac Lake, a small community in the Adirondacks with a year-round population of about 5,000, have come up with their own answer to an issue that has been inconveniencing them for almost a decade. This is a heartwarming story that got national attention, having been highlighted by the New York Times Business Day section back in November.

After the Ames department store went out of business in 2002, the closest place to buy basic necessities such as bedding and underwear was Plattsburgh, about 50 miles away. The community decided against a 12,000 square foot Wal-Mart store being built, which would likely put most local retailers out of business. Instead, the residents of Saranac Lake raised capital, and opened their own department store!

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Photo Courtesy of the The Community Store in Saranac Lake on Facebook
Plans to develop a ski resort in Tupper Lake promise to bring jobs to the area and improvements to the ski experience.

The plans are centered around Mount Morris and 859 of the 6, 261 acres which surround it. Thus, 85% of the land, in addition to state-protected areas, will remain untouched open space.

Once completed, the new building will be known as the Adirondack Club and Resort, or ACR.

According to Preserve Associates, the developing company, Mount Morris is unique because it is the only operational ski hill held privately in the Adirondacks.

The project is predicted to create nearly 600 permanent jobs in both the ski area and resort operations.

So far developments are in planning stages, but the company is hoping to begin construction soon.

For more information, contact the Adirondack Council at 800-842-7275.

What do you think of having a ski resort in the Adirondacks? Tell us your thoughts!

When you think of Lake George you think of the clear waters, summer fun and the excitement & nightlife of The Village, but often we forget that Lake George is a vacation destination with a rich historic past.

A new company called Explore History Tours can show you some of the area's dynamic past and not just walk you through it but allow you to truly experience it.